child safety lock rear passenger side

2000 Expedition....child safety lock kicks in without us doing anything. We'll turn it off, then a couple days later is re-engages. Very much a pain when people can't get out of the car from that side. Any suggestions?

2000 Expedition....child safety lock kicks in without us doing anything. We'll turn it off, then a couple days later is re-engages. Very much a pain when people can't get out of the car from that side. Any suggestions?

Remove the plastic cover around the lock leaver. Spray a light penatrating oil (wd-40) in and around the lock leaver mechanisim and work the mechanisim up and down several times. This should free up the small gravity lock inside the mechanism.

My friend and I were just talking about this very problem the other night. Mine is a 2000 and the problem is with the rear passenger child lock. His is a 2000 and he has continual problems with both child locks. What gets me is the fact this problem defeats gravity. I could understand the lock slipping "down" into the locked position, but it's the exact opposite. My truck is in the shop and the service rep told me this morning that he has never heard of this problem and doesn't know of any service bulletins regarding it. Now that's hard to believe!

I have the same problem in my 2002 Ford Expedition - the child safety lock on the rear passenger seat locks on its own. Adult passengers cannot get out of that door without someone opening it from the outside. This is not only a pain, but it's a safety hazard for the person sitting in that seat, and for me, the owner.I've tried to fix the problem by jamming up the opening with balled-up tape, but it still happens. Has anyone succeeded in having Ford fix this problem?

I had the problem with my 2001 expedition on both rear doors. Sprayed wd-40 all over inside the child lock latch. Moved the latch up and down 10 or 20 times and both doors are working fine now. Thank you for the help.

I just called Ford's customer service and was told NO complaints had been lodged with Ford concerning the child safety lock problem we seem to be having. Well, apparently someone (Ford) is either evading a very serious issue, or we all must be "imaging" the problem. I have had this issue for some time with my 2000 Expedition. I took it in several years to a Ford service center and supposedly had the problem repaired. NOT! It continues to lock on it's on (rear passenger side). I am almost paranoid about my grandchildren riding in the back seat. I have to let them out. Heaven forbid there is an emergency and can't get out. The only way this may be resolved is if enough people call Ford and get a case number, so this dangerous situation can be addressed and hopefully corrected.

I have also been having this same issue! I have a 97 Expedition and let me tell you my teenage kids are so embarrassed when they have to roll the windows down to open the door! I'm going to try the w-d40!

I have also been having this same issue! I have a 97 Expedition and let me tell you my teenage kids are so embarrassed when they have to roll the windows down to open the door! I'm going to try the w-d40!

WD40 worked perfectly. One of child lock doors wouldn't even open. I thought something inside was bent. Lots of WD in the child lock, which has to be in the unlocked position. Good as new. It is 20 degrees out and it still worked.

DO NOT REMOVE YOUR DOOR PANEL like I did. Nothing is wrong with your car. Just remove the black plastic around the child safety lock, then douse that area real good with WD-40. Work the lock up and down 50-60 times. Climb in the car, shut the door. Open the door. Good as new. THANK YOU FORUM. I am a hero. My wife is supremely happy with me...at least for the next 20 minutes or so.

My rear child lock has been locking on its own too. Now when it's in the unlocked position, yes, UNlocked, the door still won't open!! When we jiggle the handle, we can actually watch the lock move up to the locked position. Suggestions on how to repair this because I don't think this is a WD40 fix!?!

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